Neal Ferrin, Alain Elian, Kayla Flewelling, Muhammed Nadeem, Kristofer Nava, Shamsi Daneshvari Berry, Kevin Stehlik, Almontasser Kassier Bella, Peter Awad, Andrew Alfred, Andre Ksajikian, Kevin Chen, Saad Shebrain
BACKGROUND: Psychological Clearance level (PCL) for patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is a critical step for successful postoperative outcomes. This study aims to assess the relationship between the level of psychologic fitness and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing MBS. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the data of patients who underwent MBS (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy [LSG] and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass [LRYGB]) and completed two years follow-up, between 2012 and 2019, in a single medical center...
February 8, 2024: Surgical Endoscopy